Kashmir is one of India's most volatile regions, a hotbed for terrorism and anti-national demonstrations.

In his piece for the EP Today, Petras Austrevicius, a member of the European Parliament, said "...the EU has watched with admiration the manner in which the Indian government has responded deftly to this complex challenge (terrorism), with tough action against militants targeting innocents, while continuing to engage with the Kashmiri people, who have also shown great tenacity in the face of this long war of attrition, sponsored from across the borders."

The writer also took barbs at Pakistan, accusing the nation of fueling tensions and disrupting peace in the subcontinent.

"India has been battling the menace of terrorism long before it reached the European shores. Though terrorism in India came in through the back door from Pakistan, and continues to be sponsored from across the border, India has, for decades, been attempting to solve the problem diplomatically with its western neighbour," he said.

The writer has maintained that Pakistan has been ignorant in implementing measures to either check or stop terrorism and has lied about it consistently.

"However, despite repeated promises, Pakistan has not given up its flawed State policy of waging non-conventional war on its neighbours, through terror groups. While the US and NATO are only now waking up to the grave threats of such acts, India and Afghanistan have been the earliest victims," he said.

Austrevicius has also said that Pakistan has been crying wolf in the European Parliament for the last one year about human rights violations in Kashmir, when in reality it aides terrorists to destabilise the region.

"Pakistan has been approaching the European Parliament, especially over the last one year, highlighting human rights violations in Indian-administered Kashmir. The EU places utmost importance on the protection of human rights, and has always supported such efforts, worldwide," he said.

"However the EU is also aware of the considerable evidence that exists, of assistance by the Pakistani State, to militants operating in Kashmir, by way of recruitment, funding, training, provision of weaponry and sanctuary," he added.

Praising India, the writer said, "In addition, while the Indian government has been extending full support to the democratically elected government of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir, and liberally funding development in the area, providing an annual assistance of US dollar 17 billion, Pakistan-administered Kashmir is sadly lacking in all these aspects."

He also approved the Indian government's recent decision to appoint an Interlocutor for Kashmir but said that the move was wasted as "Pakistan and its political proxies in Jammu and Kashmir have rejected all interaction with the newly appointed Interlocutor, leaving no doubt about their motives and intentions."

Calling India a perfect partner for the EU, the writer said that the two must work together to take on terrorism and spread peace.

"As the world’s two largest democracies, the EU and India have a common responsibility to promote the cause of peace, the rule of law and human rights around the world. Further, in the current fraught international environment where terrorism has emerged as one of the key security challenges, the EU sees India as a nation committed to responding to this threat," he said.

"As a stable, responsible and vibrant democracy, India is a natural partner for the EU. With a population comprising at least nine major religions, including the second largest Muslim population in the world, India also has great diversity, which it works hard to protect. The two have a lot to learn from each other’s experiences on issues of global concern, thereby contributing positively to the reduction of conflicts in the region," he added.

Urging EU to bolster its partnership with India, he said, "It is time that the EU focuses on enhancing its cooperation with India in areas like foreign and security affairs, and supports its efforts to bring peace to Kashmir, while also boosting its exchanges in trade, education, culture and scientific research."